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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.05, 2,834.69 and 793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.05, 2,834.69 and 793.33 is: 1,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.05 : 2,834.69 = 793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.05/2,834.69 = 793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.05x = 2,834.69 × 793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.05x = 2,248,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,844.62/1,889.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.46

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